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Specific Exercise Program for Cervicogenic Headache

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Recruiting

Led By Rob Sillevis, phD

Research Sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

No history of surgery

No current neck pain

Must not have

Outside age requirements

Unable to move the head into extension

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up the change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at whether two neck muscles can be trained to get stronger using ultrasound imaging and specific exercises.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged 18-65 with cervicogenic or post-traumatic headaches who can read English and actively move their neck without current pain. Those with a history of neck surgery, inability to read English, existing neck pain, or restricted head movement cannot participate.

What is being tested?

The study tests if specific exercises involving head extension and rotation can contract certain neck muscles in people with cervicogenic headache. The muscle activity will be monitored using MSK Ultrasound imaging during the exercise program.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves physical exercises, participants may experience temporary discomfort or muscle soreness in the neck area as they perform the movements prescribed by the exercise program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have never had surgery.

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I do not have neck pain.

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I can move my neck freely without assistance.

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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I do not meet the age requirements for the trial.

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I cannot tilt my head backward.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ the change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~the change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and the change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement for reporting.